Written question asked by Alan Brown (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 4 September 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 September 2017. It was answered by George Eustice (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 September 2017 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Set-aside Schemes: Scotland
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with Scottish farming stakeholders on the adequacy of the Common Agricultural Policy's set-aside policy; and how any successor programme will take cognisance of (a) Scottish land topography and (b) the standard farm in Scotland.
- Answer
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The Secretary of State discussed farming issues extensively on his visit to the Royal Highland Show in June. Ministers and officials continue to work closely with the Scottish Government and Scottish stakeholders on a future farming policy that works for all parts of the United Kingdom.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 7814
- Session
- 2017-19
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Scotland Subsidies Set-aside schemes Brexit
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